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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1HGCP3F86CA••••••2012 Honda ACCORD
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2012 Honda ACCORD build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
326on the model
113builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedSeats 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Suspension 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashOct 2023
Sudden loss of steering control causing vehicle to veer from the intended path of travel
Unknown Or OthercrashJul 2016
Allstate claim number: 0419487707 edward dugan allstate agency 1-630-351-9222 my car damage due to unintended acceleration on my 2012 honda accord. The accident happed 7/1/16 at between 12/30 and 1pm. When it happened, I did not have braking on the brake petal or power steering.…
Electrical SystemJan 2018
We found our car in the garage with all the windows wide open including the moon roof window. The red circle alarm was flashing. I started the car and the alarm went out. Then all was fine. What could cause that? And could it happen while driving?
Exterior LightingJun 2016
Excessive oil consumption, using more than 1 qt of oil within 1,000 miles
SuspensionOct 2012
The contact owns a 2012 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the front suspension began vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the rotation and alignment of the tires were…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1HGCP3F86CA022236 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.